C10 Misery Hua Li's Ending

Host: Chiang Xie

Level: Foundation Stage Level 9

Mission Progress: 65%

Experience: 87/3000

Main Character Value: 0

Villain Skill: Devil Slaying

Villain Ability: Thunderous Cannon

Villain Weapon: Shark Tooth

Comprehensive Evaluation: Comrade, you need to put in more effort!

Chiang Xie, reviewing the mission progress on his host page, breathed a sigh of relief. It appeared that over half of the mission to redirect Xiao Yan's path had been accomplished.

All that remained was to await the performance of Moonbound Chang'e. However, the arrival of Nalan Yanran and her companions was causing Chiang Xie considerable distress.

The reason for his worry? He was likely pondering some scheme to disrupt the engagement cancellation...

"Host! I've got a strategy for you, are you listening?" In the midst of Chiang Xie's deep contemplation, the system's voice broke through.

Chiang Xie's eyes sparkled with anticipation as he eagerly responded to the system, "I'm all ears. What's the strategy?"

"Hehe, if you can get Xiao Yan to bed her before Nalan Yanran calls off the engagement, do you think she'd still go through with it?" the system suggested slyly.

Damn! Such a low and shameless tactic, yet he couldn't... he wouldn't refuse it!

But then he reconsidered. It wasn't feasible. Chiang Xie had been present when Nalan Yanran first arrived at the Xiao family.

There were three of them in total. Nalan Yanran, the youngest, boasted a Level 3 Profound Energy Stage cultivation. Accompanying her was a man in his twenties with an impressive Level 5 Profound Energy Stage cultivation.

Trailing behind was an elder exuding an extraordinary presence, his aura indicative of a Golden Core Stage Level 7!

It was common knowledge that having a Level 5 or 6 Golden Core Stage expert was considered exceptional. Now, with a Level 7 Golden Core Stage expert on the scene, Chiang Xie realized that this world was far more expansive than he had imagined—a single city might just be the equivalent of a beginner's village...

So, with each of these three individuals outmatching Chiang Xie, how could Xiao Yan possibly bed Nalan Yanran without it being a death wish?

Chiang Xie was confident that if it came to a fight, unless he was up against the elder at the Golden Core Stage Level 7, the other two would be mere dust to him. Okay, he was exaggerating a bit.

"Let it go, if she wants to call off the engagement, then so be it. What era are we living in that we're still arranging marriages? Falling in love freely is so much better. I'm all for Nalan Yanran's decision!"

The system paused, taken aback. It hadn't expected Chiang Xie to react this way. Had he had a change of heart?

"You want to break off the engagement? Fine, but you'll be the one coming back, begging to reconcile! Break off your engagement? Who do you think you are? Sure, you're pretty and talented, but with such a low EQ, who would want you..."

After much thought, Chiang Xie had to admit that Nalan Yanran really didn't have any flaws, so he reluctantly criticized her low EQ.

The system finally breathed a sigh of relief. That's more like the shameless rogue he knew...

In the afternoon, Chiang Xie met up with Xiao Yan and Xiao Xuner, and together they headed to the Xiao family's grand hall to receive guests.

As soon as Chiang Xie walked in, he recognized many faces, though most were adversaries.

Sitting at the head of the room were Xiao Zhan, the First Elder, and several other elders. To their left was Xiao Ning, whom Xiao Yan had previously humiliated.

To the right were Nalan Yanran and her companions, who, Chiang Xie recalled from 'Battle Through the Heavens', were all from the Cloud Misty Sect.

Lost in his thoughts, Chiang Xie suddenly felt two hostile stares and knew instantly that the First Elder and his grandson were glaring at him.

But he didn't let it bother him. One must carry oneself with grace, so he casually took a seat with Xiao Yan and the others as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

Chiang Xie was internally fuming. He remembered from the novel that the despicable Second Elder hadn't prepared a seat for Xiao Yan, and it was Xiao Xuner who had come to the rescue.

Yet now, a seat had been arranged for Xiao Yan. Was this the butterfly effect of his arrival in this world? It seemed that not everything would unfold as it had in the novel.

But none of that mattered now. The real issue was, without this incident, how could he possibly show someone up? It was such a prime opportunity to put someone in their place... Oh well, perhaps it's best to stay under the radar today.

As Chiang Xie was lamenting what might have been a missed opportunity worth a fortune, Xiao Xuner smiled and inquired, "Brother Xiao Yan, Brother Chiang Xie, are you aware of their identities?"

Xiao Yan shook his head to indicate his ignorance, while Chiang Xie, momentarily taken aback, ventured a guess, "Could they be from the Cloud Misty Sect?"

Xiao Xuner gave Chiang Xie a surprised glance, evidently astonished that he was aware of their identities.

She then confirmed, "Yes, they are indeed from the Cloud Misty Sect."

"The entire Rosefinch Kingdom is under the dominion of the prestigious Cloud Misty Sect?" Xiao Yan asked, clearly taken aback.

"Yes."

Xiao Yan fell into a thoughtful silence before finally voicing his curiosity, "What brings them here?"

Before Xiao Xuner could respond, Chiang Xie interjected, "Notice that young lady in their midst? Yes, the attractive one. Her name is Nalan Yanran, and she's your betrothed!"

Xiao Yan's face took on a peculiar expression, and after a brief pause, he clarified for Chiang Xie, "That marriage was arranged by my grandfather and Old Man Nalan. Since my grandfather's passing, the relationship between our families has cooled, and my own reputation has suffered greatly in recent years... Yet, they've shown no sign of objection."

Chiang Xie scoffed, "No objection? Are you oblivious to the reason for their visit today?"

Prompted by Chiang Xie's remark, Xiao Yan seemed to grasp the situation, his face darkening as he said, "Have they come to call off the engagement?"

Without a word from Chiang Xie, Xiao Yan understood that they were likely there to break off the engagement, and to do so publicly, in front of his father no less...

A surge of anger welled up within him, mingled with self-reproach. If he had maintained his former talents, would they dare to insult his father in such a manner?

"Brother Xiao Yan, if that is indeed their intention, they will surely come to regret their shortsightedness one day," Xiao Xuner said, offering words of comfort.

Chiang Xie clapped Xiao Yan on the shoulder and said, "Indeed, they're going to regret this... Ahem, let's not even talk about later. I guarantee they'll be regretting it in just a few days!"

Xiao Yan felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He nodded silently, resolute in his determination not to let anyone dishonor his father.

At that moment, a Golden Core Stage elder from the Cloud Misty Sect approached Xiao Zhan with a smile, offering a polite bow before getting straight to the point. "Patriarch Xiao, the Cloud Misty Sect maintains strict discipline, and the Sect Master has placed great expectations on Yanran. She's essentially being groomed as the next Sect Master."

"Due to certain unique regulations, the Sect Master's heir must not be involved with any man before assuming the title of Sect Master. Hence, the Sect Master has sent me to respectfully request that Chief Xiao consider annulling the engagement."

Silence fell as he finished speaking. Several elders then looked at Xiao Zhan with smirks of derision. How embarrassing it must be to have an engagement called off so publicly. They wondered how he would maintain any authority over the family after this.

Xiao Zhan's anger flared, his formidable presence erupting around him. The Golden Core Stage elder's brow furrowed, and soon a more daunting aura enveloped Xiao Zhan's, suppressing it.

He spoke calmly, "Do you intend to make an enemy of the Cloud Misty Sect?"

Nalan Yanran shuddered beside him, completely taken aback by Xiao Zhan's sudden outburst.

As tensions rose and both parties seemed ready for a confrontation, Xiao Yan, with his striking appearance and palpable charisma, stepped forward to face Nalan Yanran and her companions. He swiftly penned a letter on a piece of white paper, his expression icy as he delivered his message, "You're free to go. Remember, you've stirred up quite the storm. Mark my words, you'll come to regret this sooner or later."

"Damn it!" Xiao Zhan couldn't contain his expletive. Had Chiang Xie's way of speaking taken him over?

Off to the side, Chiang Xie, who had been covertly communicating with Xiao Yan, sneezed inexplicably. Xiao Yan's words were spot on, after all.